AROUND THE DISTRICTS

Ballinacarrow OWENMORE GAELS

Congratulations to the Owenmore Gaels under-13 boys, who re-captured the B Féile title in Scarden. This is a great finish to the season for the boys and their management team. The victorious team is: Ian Gallagher, Matthew Hunt, Patrick Irwin, Diarmuid Gallagher, Patrick O’Connor, Cian Foran, Robert Callaghan, Dillon Walsh, Mark Anderson, Daire Callaghan, Aaron Mullen, Darragh Sweeney, Michael Currid, Cormac Nellany, Clive Conway, Daire Doherty, Jack Cashman, Patrick Barrett, Mathew Staunton, Ethan Doherty, Darragh Morrisey, Cian Gunning, Keith Cotter, Dominic French, James Doherty, Mathew Sheridan, Kyle McLoughlin, Conor Gilmartin, Yasin Bara and Willie McGinley. The management team is Gary Mullen, Simon Cashman, Steve Staunton and Pat Barrett.

The AGM of Owenmore Gaels GFC will take place on Sunday, November 25, at 5 p.m. in the clubhouse at Connolly Park. Current members and anybody wishing to become a member is welcome to attend.

Owenmore Gaels lotto now stands at €10,000, you can play online or every Friday and Saturday you can buy your ticket in Centra, Collooney.

CARD GAMES

Card games take place in Ballinacarrow Community Centre every Thursday night at 9 p.m.

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to Pat and Beattie Collery, Finlough, on the death of Beattie’s sister-inlaw, Kathleen McCoy, Gurteen. May she rest in peace.

ACCESS BUS

The Tubbercurry Access Bus travels to and from Sligo every Wednesday morning picking up people at their place of residence, travelling via Mullinabreena, Ballinacarrow, Coolaney etc. It arrives at Tesco car park in Sligo at approximately 11 a.m. and departs from the car park again at 1.30 p.m. This is a great service that allows you avail of your travel pass, to book a seat all you have to do is call Eileen at 071 9185614.

TRAD SESSIONS

traditional music sessions take place in Durkins Ballinacarrow every Friday night, visiting musicians welcome.

GET WELL SOON

Get well wishes to all from the area who are sick in hospital or at home at this time.

Collooney ST MARY’S COLLEGE

St Mary’s College, Ballisodare invites you to attend an open evening at our school on October 24 between 7: 00 and 9 p.m. We are happy to share all that our great school has to offer with you. You will have a chance to meet and talk to our teachers, students and parents.

There will be a presentation of all our subjects and facilities and you will be able to explore our school on the night, guided by our students. Tea and coffee will be available. Parents, past-pupils, members of the community and those thinking of sending their son or daughter to our school will be warmly welcomed.

The principal and other members of our school community will make a presentation at 7 p.m. on the night. Anyone requiring further information can contact the school through 071 9167579 or info@smcb.ie.

HALLOWEEN DISCO

Collooney Village Redevelopment are holding a kids under-12s Halloween Disco on Sunday, October 28, in teeling centre. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission €3. Parents are asked to remain for duration of disco.

COLLOONEY TIDY TOWNS

Collooney Tidy Towns are delighted to announce our annual Halloween Fancy Dress Disco in the Owenmore Inn on Sunday, October 28. Prizes for first, second and third fancy dress and there is a raffle on the night. Please support this worthy cause.

Collooney has gone up consistently in marks for the past few years in the Tidy Towns Competition. Please help us to keep going up.

CARD GAMES

Card Games have recommenced in Ballinacarrow Community Centre on Thursdays at 9 p.m.

YOUR NEWS

If you wish any items included in the Collooney Notes please email collooneynotes1@gmail.com.

Dromahair BLOTTO

No blotto jackpot winner in Stanfords on Saturday, October 13, Numbers drawn were 10, 16, 22 and 27, Winners of €30 were Pauline Kelly, Dromahair, Mick Quinn, c/o Fowleys, Con Feely Kinlough, PH Kelly, Clubhouse, Emma, Jamie and Shea McMorrow c/o A Cut Above. Tickets available in all businesses in Dromahair. Thank you to everyone for your continued support. Profits from blotto help fund all the work done by DDA/TT around the village.

GARDA INFORMATION CENTRE

Garda Community Information Centre open in the Depot, Back Line, Dromahair on Mondays from two 4 p.m. This service will continue EACH MONDAY General Garda Services and information will be provided. This is a pilot scheme and its’ success depends on the support of the public. Please use the service when it is made available locally.

GET IRELAND WALKING

Leitrim Sports Partnership initiative, a new walking group is meeting on Tuesdays at 7.30 gathering at the Depot, Backline, Dromahair. This is a 4k walk in the lit up areas. Tips on walking and good posture. There is no charge. Contact 9650498 for further information.

SHOEBOX APPEAL

Its time for the Christmas Shoebox appeal and many groups have already started making up gift boxes for children in need. Leaflets are available in local shops. Boxes can be left into Gala Dromahair and in Manor Fashion; Caz Cards; Bank of Ireland, and Our lady’s Hospital, Manorhamilton.

For more information, or to have the Team Hope Local Committee come to speak to your group or school, please visit our Facebook page Christmas Shoebox Appeal North Leitrim or contact 087 4132177. Sorting Depot is Bredins Shop on Main Street and groups may arrange deliveries or collections to there.

HERITAGE GROUP

An Grúpa Oidhreachta, Dromahair Heritage Group is working on a project about wells in the area and in particular the spa well at Derrybrisk. The group would be delighted to hear stories from the past especially the gatherings after Mass on a Sunday afternoon. Contact 086 0580034 or any member of the committee.

SET DANCING CLASSES

Set dancing classes continue in Newtownmanor Hall on Monday evenings at 8 p.m. For more information contact either: Paul McDermott on Mob: 087 9057254 or Francis Harte on Mob: 086 3145933.

THE DEPOT

Handyman DIY course on Mondays at 9.30 a.m. Gardening with Carol on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Dromahair self-defence course on Tuesday evenings, 7 p.m. Sue’s classes on Monday at 7.30 p.m. Top to Toe fitness. Dromahair Toddler Group on Tuesdays at 11 a.m.

Dromahair Active Age Group on Wednesdays from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. New Members are most welcome. For further information Contact Mary at 086 3408235.

Edwina Guckian’s Áirc Damhsa Dance Club on Thursdays at 5 p.m. for beginners and 5.30 for improvers see aircdamhsa.com/ classes for more info.

Green Dragon Karate on Friday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Contact Michael Sweeney for more details 087 9011233.

The Depot Office is open Monday to Friday mornings from 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Close at 1 p.m. on Fridays. We offer a full range of office services. Photocopying, typing, printing, laminating and internet access.

If you have any items you wish included in the local notes contact us Thursday before midday To book the venue for classes, parties, meetings: telephone 071 9134986, mobile: 085 8017943 or email dda.tidytowns@gmail.com.

Manorhamilton LOCAL HOMELESSNESS

Local homeless people’s difficulties were clearly highlighted at a recent public meeting organised by the North Leitrim Community Network in Manorhamilton’s Bee Park Community Centre.

Network chairperson, Pat Love welcomed everyone and stated that because local rents have risen to over €800 per month a number of people are experiencing the trauma of homelessness. He also pointed because of the problem of homelessness nationally ‘3,000 little children are sleeping in hotel rooms tonight.’ Joel Smith, who spoke on behalf of the North Leitrim Men’s Group, said because of local homelessness issues many people are ‘couch surfing’ at the moment.

Mr Smith indicated he was aware of one person who was sleeping rough in the Bee Park. He believed the current spate of local homelessness was due largely the ‘built in poverty trap’ in which many people find themselves.

Joel indicated that young people between the ages of 18 and 25, who are not working, because they can not access employment, are the ones who are becoming homeless in the main.

But Mr Smith also added ‘it (homelessness) affects every age group in society’ and besides he stated there are too many ‘people living in sub standard accommodation. It is having a massive impact and it is understated.’

Meantime Pat Love also said ‘we need to compile a full list of properties that are available in the area as part of a possible solution to addressing the local housing crisis.’

Mr Love also stated the North Leitrim Community Network ‘will hold another public meeting in Manorhamilton to discuss what progress has been made in addressing the local issue of homelessness.’

HALLOWEEN FUN

A Fun Halloween Trick or Treat Trail for all children aged from three to eight years old will take place on Tuesday, October 30, at midday in Sligo Folk Park in Riverstown.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please phone 086 2356688 or email folkparksligo@gmail.com to book your child’s place on the Sligo Folk Park’s Fun Halloween Trick or Treat Trail.

Meantime on the following day, Wednesday, October 31, a ‘Scare in the Park’ event will be held in the Sligo Folk Park from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Children must be at all times accompanied by and adult. Please email folkparksligo@gmail.com or phone 086 2356688, to book your child’s place on the Sligo Folk Park’s ‘Scare in the Park’ event.

BALLINTOGHER FÉIS

On this Sunday, October 28, the 41st annual Ballintogher Feis takes place in the community centre.

All seeking further information about the Féis dancing events should phone 071 9164061 or 071 9164463 while all seeking further information about the Féis music events should phone 071 9164250 or 071 9164244.

CPR/DEFIB TRAINING

Glenfarne CPR/Defibrillator Training will issue text notification to all those trained with dates for refresher courses, which take place on first, November 8 and 15.

Please sign up for the refresher courses; otherwise your name will be removed from the list. If you haven’t previously partook of training but would like to – call 087 3199387 or 086 3013565.

DISTRICT NEWS

Please send items for the Manorhamilton District News by 8 a.m. at the latest on Friday morning to PJ Leddy at pjleddy@ yahoo.com.

Newtownmanor LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE

The outcome (s) for this year’s competition were announced at an event in Lough Rynn Hotel, Mohill, two weeks ago, on the evening of Wednesday, October 10. It was noted that the competition has grown and developed in the past few years and this year there were 108 entrants, spread across the three municipal disticts of Leitrim county council.

As noted previously, there are seven possible areas of activity for which awards are given. Newtownmanor is only really able to compete in the ‘Cleaner and Greener’ category. Once again we did not receive an award this year, but it was noted that North County Leitrim was exceptionally well maintained overall.

Our neighbours in both Dromahair and Drumkeerin won awards in the ‘Cleaner and Greener’ category and we congratulate them for their success. We will have to see if next year we are able to change that outcome!

Nonetheless, everyone in the Newtownmanor area, who supported our entry for this year, should be assured that their hard work did not go unnoticed. Well done to all for your participation and effort.

25 CARD GAME

The Progressive 25 Card Games have recommenced in Newtownmanor Hall on Fridays at 9 p.m.

PILATES

Classes have resumed in the Newtownmanor Hall on Thursday evenings at 7.30 p.m. Contact Niamh at 087 2294500 to book a place.

WEDDING BELLS

Belated congratulations to Ursula Martin, daughter of Frankie and Edel Martin, and to Shane Fitzpatrick, son of Michael and Noreen Fitzpatrick, who were married on Friday October 5 in The Church of Mary, Mother of God, Newtownmanor. Family, friends and neighbours wish Ursula and Shane, health and happiness both now and in the future.

SET DANCING CLASSES

Set dancing classes have begun in Newtownmanor Hall on Monday evenings at 8 p.m. For more information contact either: Paul at 087 9057254 or Francis at 086 3145933.

CORRESPONDENCE

Contact Séamus on seamus. storey@live.co.uk Mobile: 087 3361561 or Landline: 071 9164958 before 5 p.m. on Thursdays.

Riverstown SPOOKTACULAR STEPS

Children aged four to 12 are welcome to come along to a Halloween Camp starting Monday, October 29, in the Morrison Cottage, Riverstown. Camp runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and no previous dance experience is needed. To book please text 086 2584465.

SLIGO FOLK PARK

Sligo Folk Park has a temporary vacancy for a General Operative. This post is for 19.5 hours a week and an immediate start is available. Applications can be left at the Folk Park, marked FAO the manager, or emailed to sligofolkpark@eircom.net. Sligo Folk Park is an equal opportunities employer.

SCARE IN THE PARK

Sligo Folk Park will be providing a Fun Halloween Trick or Treat Trail for children from three to eight years old on Tuesday, October 30, at midday the cost is just €5 per child and all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Phone 086 2356688 or email folkparksligo@gmail.com to book your place. Also Scare in the park at the Sligo Folk Park will take place on Wednesday, October 31, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., €5 per child, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times, phone 086 2356688 or email folkparksligo@gmail.com to book your place.

‘AND THANK YOU’

Castle Dargan Ladies Golf Club is delighted to announce that Séamus O’Rourke will return with his latest play ‘and Thank You’ in Castle Dargan Hotel. The show will be held on Sunday, October 28, at 8 p.m. In case you missed it recently in the Hawkswell Theatre, here is your chance to see him once again. Tickets are available from the hotel in advance or on the night, €10 each. Keep the date free.

BIG DRAW NIGHT

On Saturday, November 10, in the Morrison Teach Ceoil there will be a Big Draw Night. All are welcome to come along and join the fun with music, bar and food. First prize iphone eight, second prize €500, third prize two nights B&B for two in the Newport Hotel, Mayo, fourth prize one night B&B and evening meal in the Skylon Hotel, Dublin and many more prizes to be won on the night. Make sure to get your ticket which are €10 and are available to buy on the night or in local shops or contact 087 6707329, 086 3916761, 087 9817738.

BALLINTOGHER FEIS

On Sunday, October 28, the 41st annual Feis will be celebrated with dancing by CLRG There will be music and singing competitions, storytelling and sean nós dancing. For more information call 087 6787342 or 071 9164250. Visit fredfinn.ie for full details.

NEWS ITEMS

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